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Asian Art: Selections from the Collection of Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller 3rd
The cream of prehistoric and historic Asian art - sculpture, bronzes and ceramics - from India, China, Japan and South East Asia illustrated in large colour or b&w plates with detailed descriptions of each. 70 items in total. Hardback. 94 pages.
The Rosedale Glass Furnace and the Elizabethan Glassworkers
Guide to the discovery, excavation and purpose of the Teesside Elizabethan glass furnace - the only one of its kind in the UK. Also notes the names of foreign glassworkers known to work on the site and the merchants who had a stake in it. Booklet. 20 pages.
Money of he American Indians and Other Primitive Currencies of the Americas
A comprehensive study of American aboriginal currency. Various monetary froms are described and illustrated. Their history, ritual use and symbolism are explored in detail. The result is a unique blend of ethnology and numismatics. Hardback. 158 pages.
Avdat
Small illustrated pocket booklet to the Nabatean ruins of Navdat in the Negev Desert. 16 pages. Good condition. Cat No 1593
Carnac: Les Monuments Megalithiques
17th edition of the standard guide to Carnac and surrounding megaliths. 48 page illustrated booklet. Large fold-out map. Minor creasing to cover otherwise good condition. Cat No 1336
Masada (visitors guidebook)
A small pocket-sized guidebook to the ruins of Masada. 32 pages. Illustrated in b&w. Includes insert of fold-out plan of site. Cat No 1233
Art on the Rocks of Southern Africa
Survey of prehistoric rock art to be found in Natal, Transvaal, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. 165 pages. Many excellent colour and b&w photos. This is the original South African edition. Good condition with a minor water stain (of little consequence) and in original slightly worn dustwrapper.
Clay gods: The Neolithic Period and the Copper Age in Hungary
Presents the history, art and beliefs of man during the Neolithic and Copper Age in Hungary. 84 pages plus 73 b&w plates illustrating pottery vessels and figurines recovered from sites in the region. Softcover. Minor signs of wear but condition generally clean and good. Cat No 1029.
Vaitalik: An Introduction to Classical Dances of India
Illustrated programme to accompany dance performances. Description of training and meaning of gestures followed by the details of seven regional styles. Illlustrated throughout with photos of ancient statues of dancers from the C11th-C13th. 20pp.